Nursery Deputy Manager

Pure Care Recruitment; Crampmoor; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount 75%

Bonus up to £1,500

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Paid Christmas closure

Enhanced parental leave

Pension and financial wellbeing

Job summary

Pure Care Recruitment is recruiting for a Nursery Deputy Manager in Romsey. You will support the Nursery Manager, lead staff, uphold safeguarding and EYFS standards, and drive high-quality care and education for children.

The role requires a Level 3 Early Years qualification or above and leadership experience. You will build relationships with families and professionals, contributing to staff development and nursery success.

Qualifications

• Full Level 3 Early Years qualification or above.
• Experience in an early years leadership position.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework, safeguarding and child protection requirements.
• Confidence to make decisions and support colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day running of the nursery.
• Lead, mentor and develop the staff team.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding and child protection.
• Support staff training and professional development.
• Build positive relationships with parents and external professionals.
• Ensure EYFS requirements and nursery policies are followed.
• Support occupancy, budgets and the overall success of the setting.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Child safeguarding

EYFS knowledge

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery Deputy Manager | Salary: £32,513 - £42,439.50 | 40 Hours | Full Time

Are you an experienced early years professional looking for your next career opportunity? We are recruiting for a passionate and motivated Nursery Deputy Manager to join a welcoming nursery in Romsey.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive organisation that values its employees, encourages career progression and provides excellent opportunities for professional development.

As Nursery Deputy Manager, you will play an important role in supporting the overall management and daily operations of the nursery. Working closely with the Nursery Manager, you will help lead, motivate and inspire the staff team, ensuring children receive the highest standards of care, education and support.

The Nursery Deputy Manager will also take responsibility for safeguarding as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), ensuring all policies and procedures are followed and that children are kept safe at all times.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the day-to-day running of the nursery.
• Leading, mentoring and developing the staff team.
• Maintaining high standards of safeguarding and child protection.
• Supporting staff training and professional development.
• Building positive relationships with parents and external professionals.
• Ensuring EYFS requirements and nursery policies are followed.
• Supporting occupancy, budgets and the overall success of the setting.

What we are looking for:

The ideal Nursery Deputy Manager will hold a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above, alongside previous experience in an early years leadership position. You should have a strong understanding of the EYFS framework, safeguarding and child protection requirements.

We are looking for a confident and approachable Nursery Deputy Manager who can make decisions, support colleagues and build strong relationships with children, parents and staff.

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary between £32,513 and £42,439.50, depending on qualifications and experience.
• 40 hours per week, full time.
• 75% childcare discount for your first child.
• Bonus of up to £1,500.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Paid Christmas closure.
• Enhanced parental leave.
• Pension and financial wellbeing benefits.
• Excellent training and career progression opportunities.

If you are an ambitious Nursery Deputy Manager looking to take the next step in your career, this could be the perfect opportunity.